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New Year, new challenges for art group
The Burgh Art Group is starting up again this year – first session on 15 January, at 2pm. As well as continuing with the normal sessions, the group will devote …
Read MoreFarewell to Don Mackenzie
Donald MacKenzie Funeral arrangements and Celebration of his life Friday 31 January, St Andrews Church, The Street, Lammas, NR10 5JQ An opportunity for locals – or anyone – to pay …
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‘Gusto-y’ choir lead carol service
A packed St Mary’s Church enjoyed the traditional candle-lit carol service of hymns and readings from the gospels telling the Christmas story. The service on Friday night (22 December) was …
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War memorial target hit in record time
Villagers have hit the target to help fund the £1,440 restoration costs of the Burgh War Memorial – in less than three weeks. Donations – including one of £100 – …
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It’s in the bag for the Sewing Bees
Last year, it was the Burgh Community Blanket – part of the Knit for Peace project. This year, its discreet shoulder bags to carry syringe drivers commonly used by terminally …
Read MoreReading Room celebrates in style
The Reading Room celebrated 20 years since it was rebuilt – and 100 years since its establishment in 1919 – at a special dinner in October. Richard Roberts, chair of …
Read MoreA room with a new-look view
Major improvement work to make the Reading Room brighter and more accessible will start in January. The committee agreed that the 20-year-old building required modernisation and some improvements for older …
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A wherry called Mayflower at Burgh staithe
This photo is believed to show the Mayflower wherry moored next to Burgh Bridge sometime in the late 1800s. It was sent in by Hannah Burton who would like to …
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Vicki Taylor is new parish councillor
Vicki Taylor has been appointed as the new parish councillor for Burgh and Tuttington Parish Council. With her husband Neil and mother-in-Law Val, Vicki moved to Burgh just over two …
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Old oak branches snapped off in storm
A large mature oak tree in the churchyard adjacent to Church Lane, lost two substantial branches during the stormy weather over the weekend of 10th and 11th of August. As …
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